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To achieve groundbreaking formulations providing Additionally, we provide you with the right solution
outstanding workability and physical properties, for your specific raw materials and special local
your system needs advanced raw materials. requirements.

The properties of construction materials, such as We especially support you in:

dry mortars or mastic systems, are influenced by the
quality of local raw materials. Therefore, interactions Repair Systems and Infrastructure
between organic and inorganic binders, fillers and a
range of chemical additives need to be controlled to Flowable Systems
ensure the best performance of the system.  Self-levelling underlayments
 Cementitious and calcium sulphate-based
We create chemistry for advanced formulations: screeds
a broad range of powder and liquid additives which  Non-shrink grouts
enable you to formulate innovative products. Creating chemistry
Non-sag Applications
Our application-focused technical experts in our  Cement-based ceramic tile adhesives for more sustainable
laboratories support you in optimizing your formu-  Exterior insulation and finishing systems
lations and choosing the right raw materials. (EIFS/ETICS) Construction Materials
 Plasters, renders & skim coats

To drive sustainable development, Material Efficiency

we reviewed our entire portfolio under
sustainability aspects by using the Fast Construction
standardized “Sustainable Solution
Steering Method*”. Looking at economic, Easy Application
environmental and social needs, we
have identified key issues along the Low VOC
entire value chain for the Construction
Materials segment. On this basis, we Drinking Water Approval
are able to assess the sustainability
contribution of each product in its
specific application.

* Further information at www.basf.com/sustainability

4 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Flowable Systems
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Flowable Systems 5

Flowable Systems

Product Chemistry / Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability Product Chemistry / Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability
Appearance contribution* Appearance contribution*
Cementitious mortars Calcium sulphate based mortars Cementitious mortars Calcium sulphate based mortars
Hemihydrate Anhydrite based Hemihydrate Anhydrite based
based (CaSO4) based (CaSO4)
(CaSO4 • (CaSO4 •
1/2 H2O) 1/2 H2O)

Flowing floor screeds (thermal

Flowing floor screeds (thermal

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments
Self-levelling overlayments/

Self-levelling overlayments/
Conventional floor screeds

Conventional floor screeds

anhydrite/FGD anhydrite)

anhydrite/FGD anhydrite)
Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

(synthetic anhydrite)

(synthetic anhydrite)
Non-Shrink grouts/

Non-Shrink grouts/
(natural anhydrite)

(natural anhydrite)
Machinery grouts

Machinery grouts
Industrial floors

Industrial floors
(non flowable)

(non flowable)
Superplasticizers Viscosity-enhancing Biopolymers
Melflux® 1022 F Polycarboxylic Optimised for gypsum based flowing KELCO-CRETE® DG Diutan Gum/ Prevents sedimentation of mineral parti-
Ether/Powder n n n n floor screeds, low VOC (useful for Powder (coarse n n n n n cles, optimised for thick layer systems
EMICODE® EC-1) grade)
Melflux® 2641 F Polycarboxylic Long flow retention (open time), high early KELCO-CRETE® DG-F Diutan Gum/ Prevents sedimentation of mineral parti-
Powder (fine grade)
n n n n n n n n cles, optimised for thick layer systems
Ether/Powder n n n n strength development, German drinking
water approval (DVGW W270 & W347)
Defoamers
Melflux® 2651 F Polycarboxylic Allround product, high early strength
Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicon free General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
Ether/Powder n n n n development, German drinking water
(former FoamStar® defoamer blend/ conform, suitable for formulations com-
approval (DVGW W270 & W347) n n n n n
PB 2922) Powder plying with BFR XIV (drinking water
Melflux® 4930 F Polycarboxylic Fast dispersing effect, benefit for machi- approval for Germany)
Ether/Powder ne application (short mixing), French
n n n n drinking water approval (compliance with
Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether deriva- General purpose defoamer
(former FoamStar® tive of fatty acid
positive list No. 2000/232, Apr. 27, 2000) n n n n n
PB 2938) on inert carrier/
Melflux® 5581 F Polycarboxylic High early strength development, very Powder
Ether/Powder
n n n n n useful for hemihydrate based SLUs
Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil on General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
Melflux® 6681 F Polycarboxylic Very fast dispersing effect, benefit for
n n (former FoamStar® inorganic carrier/ n n n n n conform
Ether/Powder machine application (very short mixing) PB 2941) Powder
Melflux® AP 101 F Polycarboxylic Without defoamer, very useful for Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol Very efficient defoaming effect, prevents
Ether/Powder
n n n cementitious grouts with low viscosity alkoxylates and air bubbles, provides smooth surface,
Melflux BF 11 F
®
Polycarboxylic Very good slump retainer without polysiloxanes on n n n n n n n n n low VOC (useful for EMICODE® EC-1,
Ether/Powder
n n retardation of cement hydration inorganic carrier/ RAL-UZ 113 conform)
Melflux® PP 100 F Polycarboxylic Strong retardation, prolonged workabil- Powder
Ether/Powder
n n ity, preferrably for fast setting cements Additives for conventional cementitious floor screeds
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Robust towards water deviations, 
n n n n n n Melvis® C 4632 F Wetting Agent/ Improves finishing process
ROBUST Ether/Powder easy to use
Powder
n with trowel (smooth surface)
Melflux® Polycarboxylic PCE optimized for flowing floor screeds,
n n n n n Melvis® C 1143 F Water Reducing Water reduction, shrinkage
SELECT 1032 F Ether/Powder good looking surfaces
Agent/Powder
n reduction, faster drying
Melflux ®
Polycarboxylic Optimized for ternary binder systems,
n n n Melvis® C 4212 F Water Reducing Strong water reduction,
SELECT 2120 F Ether/Powder med. retardation (CAC/OPC/HH resp. AH)
Agent/Powder n strong shrinkage reduction,
Melflux ®
Polycarboxylic Optimized for ternary binder systems faster drying
SELECT 4411 F Ether/Powder
n n (CAC/OPC/HH resp. AH)
Melvis® C 9100 F Water Reducing Very strong water reduction, strong
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Optimized for binary binder systems Agent/Powder
n shrinkage reduction, very fast drying
SELECT 5691 F Ether/Powder
n n (HH-rich/OPC)
Hydration Control Additives
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Optimized for calcium sulphoaluminate
SELECT 5731 F Ether/Powder
n n n n cement (CSA) based systems HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/ Specially designed accelerator for
Powder inorganic binders containing mainly
Melment® F 10 Melamine-Con- Allround product
n n n n n n n n n GGBFS, improves hydration rate of
densate/Powder
GGBFS at early times and late times,
Melment F 10 G
®
Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum alkali free
densate/Powder
n n n n
HyCon® R 3100 F Modified Selective retardation of hemihydrate in
Melment® F 10 M Melamine-Con- Enhanced dispersing effect polymer/Powder
n n n n n binary (OPC-rich/HH) systems
densate/Powder
n n n n (dosage efficiency & water reduction)
HyCon® R 7200 F Modified Retardation of setting of hemihydrate
Melment® F 15 Melamine-Con- Low formaldehyde content polymer/Powder n n systems and binary (HH-rich/OPC)
densate/ Powder
n n n n (reduced emission) systems
Melment® F 15 G Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum, long open time, HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
densate/Powder
n n n n low formaldehyde content Powder n n n n n and increase of early strength develop-
Melment® F 17 G Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum, lower ment by C-S-H seeding technology
densate/Powder
n n n n formaldehyde content HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/ Alkali free accelerator of OPC based on
Melment® F 245 Melamine-Con- Strongest dispersing effect Powder n n n n n C-S-H seeding technolgy, improved
densate/Powder
n n n n n (dosage efficiency and water reduction) early strength
Melment® F 4000 Melamine-Con- Enhanced dispersing effect (dosage HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous Acceleration of systems based on OPC
densate/Powder n n n n efficiency & water reduction), German drin- suspension of and increase of early strength develop-
C-S-H seeds/
n n n n ment by C-S-H seeding technology
king water approval (DVGW W270 & W347)
Liquid
Stabilizers
Starvis® 3003 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,
weight polymer/ n n n n n optimised for thin layer systems
Powder
Starvis® 3040 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,
n = recommended  n = suitable
weight polymer/ n n n n n n n n n optimised for thick layer systems
Powder Material Efficiency Fast Construction Easy Application Low VOC Drinking Water Approval

Starvis® 3050 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,

* The respective product has been evaluated with BASF’s Sustainable Solution Steering Method and provides substantial sustainability contribution in the specific application.
weight polymer/ n n n n n optimised for medium and thick layer
Powder systems
Starvis® 3070 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,
weight polymer/ n n n n optimised for thin layer systems
Powder
6 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Non-sag Applications
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Repair Systems and Infrastructure 7

Non-sag Applications Repair Systems and Infrastructure

Product Chemistry /  Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability Product Chemistry / Appearance Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability
Appearance contribution* contribution*
Plasters & Renders

Smoothening Compounds/
Reinforcement Protection

Mortar Bonding Emulsion

Decorative Coat

Repair Mortar Flowable

Cementitious / 
Ceramic Tile

Monocouche
Cementitous

EIFS / ETICS
Cementitous

Cementitous

Skim coats
Adhesives

Tile Grout

Top-Coat /

Masonry
Systems
Gypsum
1C Cem

Mortars
based

Sag Resistant
Lime

Repair Mortar

Fine Filler
Wetting and Workability Agents
Melflux® grades Polycarboxylic Ether n n n
Melment® F 10 / Melamine-Conden- Improved mixing Superplasticizers/Wetting Agents
F15G / F17G sate/Powder
n n n n n n n n n
Melflux® 4930 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Improved mixing;
Vinapor® WA 2000 F Keton Resin Improved workability; Micro air voids; n n n Universal Dispersant and recommended for OPC binder
n n n n n n n Creamy rheology
Melflux® SELECT 5731 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Only for CSA Cement
Vinapor® WA 3710 F Non-ionic surfactant Good Weeting; Improved workability; n n based systems
(EO/PO block-copoly- n n n n n n n n Robust stabile air voids
mere (on carrier) Melflux® SELECT 4411 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Only for CAC Cement
n n based ternary systems
Vinapor® WA 3918 F Non-ionic surfactant Excellent dispersing and wetting proper-
(Oleo-alkyleneoxide- ties; Marked viscosity reduction; Increases Melment® F 10 Melamine-Condensate/ Wetting Aid; Water Reduction; Improved Bonding; Improved
n n n n n n n Powder
n n n mixing
block copolymer on color development and stability in pigmen-
carrier) ted systems Vinapor® WA 3710 F Surfactant on inorganic carrier Wetting Aid; Improved Bonding; Improved mixing
n n n n n
Starvis® SE 25 F Cationic Starch Ether/ Stickness reduction; Little influence on
Powder
n n n n n n n n n consistency; no cement retardation
Rheology Modifying Agents and Internal Curing
Rheology Modifying Agents
Starvis® S 3911 F Waterswellable Polymer Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
Starvis® 308 F Synthetical Polymer/ Rheology improvement, n n n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; high sag resistance
Powder
n n n n n n n water retention, no retardation
Starvis® S 5514 F Waterswellable Polymer Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
Starvis® S 3911 F Synthetical Polymer/ Swellable polymer for open time and sag n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; for flowable repair mortar
Powder n n n n n n n resistance improvement, workability
improvement Starvis® RS 421/01 F Synthetical Polymer/Powder Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
n n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; highest sag resistance;
Starvis SE 30 F
®
Starch Ether/Powder Sag resistance introduction, workability
n n n n n n n n n additional water retention
approvement
Starvis® 3040 F High molecuar weight poly- Stabilizer for flowable Repair Mortar; Prevents bleeding and
Starvis® SE 35 F Starch Ether/Powder Sag resistance introduction, workability
mer/Powder
n segregation, optimised for thick layer systems
n n n n n n n n n approvement
Starvis® SE 45 F Starch Ether/Powder Efficient sag resistance introduction, Defoamers
n n n n n n low retardation Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicone free defoamer blend/ Lowest Air-Entrainment during mixing, Excellent defoaming,
Starvis® RS 421/01 F Synthetical Polymer/ Efficient thickening compound for basic CTA; Powder n n n n n suitable for formulations complying with BFR XIV (drinking water
Powder
n n n n Open time and sag resistance improvement approval for DE)
Starvis® T 50 F Synthetical Polymer/ Very efficient sag resistance introduction Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether derivative of fatty General purpose defoamer
n n n n n acid on inert carrier
n n n n n
Powder
Starvis® T 51 F Synthetical Polymer/ Very efficient sag resistance introduction, Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil on inorganic General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113 conform
n n n n n carrier/Powder n n n n
Powder quick and easy mixing
Air entraining Agents Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol alkoxylates and Fast defoaming and deaerating properties, easy dosing
polysiloxanes on inorganic n n n n n
Vinapor AE 3912 F
®
Anionic surfactant High performing foaming agent, produces
n n n n carrier/Powder
(Sodium lauryl sulphate) particularly fine, stable air bubbles
Vinapor® AE 3913 F Anionic Surfactant Universal product, Improved powder and Hydration Control Additives
Composition
n n n n handling properties (health & safety) HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
Vinapor® AE 3914 F Anionic Surfactant Fully synthetic robust air entrainer, n n n strength development by C-S-H seeding technology, slight
Composition
n n n n n n n n introduces stable air dispersing effect

Defoamers HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous suspension of Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
C-S-H seeds/Liquid n strength development by C-S-H seeding technology
Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol alko- Very efficient defoaming effect, easy
xylates and polysilo- dosing, low VOC (useful for EMICODE® HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
n n n n n strength development by C-S-H seeding technology
xanes on inorganic EC-1, RAL-UZ 113 conform)
carrier/Powder HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Specially designed accelerator for inorganic binders containing
Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicone free defoa- Lowest Air-Entrainment during mixing, n n n mainly GGBFS, improves hydration rate of GGBFS at early times
mer blend/Powder Excellent defoaming, suitable for
n formulations complying with BFR XIV
HyCon® R 6450 F Synthetical Polymer/Powder Retarder for CSA or CAC Cement based ternary binder systems
n n n with improved storage and temperature resistancy
(drinking water approval for DE)
Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether derivative of General purpose defoamer
fatty acid on inert carrier
n
Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil based/ General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
n n = recommended  n = suitable
Powder conform
Hydration Control Additives Material Efficiency Fast Construction Low VOC Durability Drinking Water Approval Easy Application
HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Powder and increase of early strength development * The respective product has been evaluated with BASF’s Sustainable Solution Steering Method and provides substantial sustainability contribution in the specific application.
n n n n n n by C-S-H seeding technology, slight
dispersing effect
HyCon® S 6100 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Powder and increase of early strength development
n n n n n n by C-S-H seeding technology, higher
viscosity for sag resistance
HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous suspension Acceleration of systems based on OPC
of C-S-H seeds/ n n and increase of early strength development
Liquid by C-S-H seeding technology
HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/ Alkali free accelerator of OPC based on C-S-H
Powder
n n n n n n n seeding technolgy, improved early strength
HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/ Specially designed accelerator for inorga-
Powder nic binders containing mainly GGBFS,
n n improves hydration rate of GGBFS at early
Abbreviations
HH = Hemi-Hydrate
times and late times, alkali free
PCC = Polymer Cement Concrete
HyCon® R 6450 F Synthetical Polymer/ Retarder for ternary binder systems with CC = Cement Concrete
Powder
n n improved storage and temperature resistancy SLU = Self-Levelling Underlayment
VOC = Volatile Organic Compounds
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